Date: 02/08/2025

Speakers: Lesia Craft

Description:

The meeting began with an opening prayer, emphasizing gratitude and wisdom for the attendees. A devotional reading from John Maxwell’s Leadership Promises for Every Day set the tone, focusing on the importance of giving freely, as exemplified by King Solomon. The discussion centered around stewardship in business, reinforcing the idea that businesses are not solely for personal gain but should serve a greater purpose in alignment with God’s vision. Participants introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds, highlighting expertise in business consulting, accounting, marketing, insurance, and various entrepreneurial ventures. The core team members, including Damian Corona, Lesia Craft, Tim and Arisani Pollard, and Lorri Price, outlined their roles and contributions to the coalition, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, integrity, and faith-driven business practices.

The meeting also covered the mission and objectives of the Seven Mountains Coalition, a Christian business network focused on uniting entrepreneurs to advance the Kingdom of God through business and other spheres of influence. The group aims to support Christian businesses by offering networking opportunities, business resources, consultations, tax and accounting guidance, and marketing support. The discussion introduced the coalition’s e-directory, designed to connect Christian business owners for mutual growth and collaboration. Future meeting topics were outlined, including corporate structuring, tax strategies, marketing on a budget, and leveraging AI in business. The session concluded with an educational segment on tax entities, stressing the importance of legal structuring, obtaining an LLC, and maintaining proper business documentation to ensure protection and success.